Rich,

This sounds like Windows is preventing BIAB from operating properly.

The first couple of things that I'd try are ...

1. Before starting BIAB, right-click on the shortcut you use to start BIAB and select "Properties" from the pop-up menu. Under one of the tabs, you'll find the option to set "Administrator rights". Activate that. (I also have my BIAB running as compatible with XP.)

2. Now try starting BIAB. Does it work?

3. Can you get to the "Opt" menu and activate "Return to factory settings"?

If not ...

4. Go to the \bb directory and rename the files "intrface.bbw" and "mysetup.dk" to something like "intrface.bbw.old" and "mysetup.dk.old". This stops BIAB from seeing these files that contain settings and is the ultimate version of "return to factory settings". (When looking for the file names, be aware that "intrface.bbw" does not have an 'e' in it.)

5. Try starting BIAB to see if it works.

Let us know how things go.

Regards,
Noel

P.S. If BIAB still does not work, please let us know the directory that BIAB is installed into. (e.g. is it c:\bb, c:\program files\bb, etc.)

MY SONGS...
Audiophile BIAB 2025